Key Events

Gustav Engvall update

Lee Johnson has given an update on the future of Gustav Engvall at Bristol City.

The Post asked if there were any offers on the table for the forward.

“I don’t know, is the honest answer. I think offers have come and fallen away, and again I’ve had another good chat with Gus and with the amount of strikers we’ve got I’m fine with whatever happens with Gus.

“If he was sold it would have to be a good offer for us to reinvest. But my gut instinct is that I don’t want us to sell Gus. I still see signs and glimpses of real quality in his movement.

“Today for example he was excellent in training, with his movement, touch, confidence is up and down. If he was our young player coming through the academy we’d be shouting from the roof tops about him.”

Another one out

Young U23 forward Kel Akpobire leaves the Robins to head on loan to FC Guernsey for a loan. Good luck, Kel!

16:35John Evely

Lee Johnson gives update on injuries

All the latest on O’Dowda, Hegeler, Djuric, Pisano and Fielding from the Robins boss - get the full story.

Callum O'Dowda is the latest Bristol City player to suffer an injury

16:35KEY EVENT

Youngster set to depart

It’s understood that midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans is heading to Torquay United on loan.

Lemonheigh-Evans, 21, will link up with former City midfielder Gary Owers at Plainmoor.

Owers has good ties with City’s loan manager Brian Tinnion and Lemonheigh-Evans was on loan at Bath City last season under the manager.

He is highly-rated at the Robins and will be looking to make an impression with the Gulls.

Connor Lemonheigh-Evans

16:12

Fan thoughts

15:42KEY EVENT

Lee Johnson hits out at the FA

Bristol City suffer second FA ‘injustice’ says Lee Johnson after Nathan Baker red card appeal is rejected - get the full story.

Nathan Baker of Bristol City battles for the high ball with Robert Snodgrass of Aston Villa

15:28Dan Newman

Change over on the blog

Hi folks, John and Gregor are going to be taking over the blog for the next few hours.

15:08

Watch Gregor's verdict on the press conference

14:48

Korey Smith on QPR win

We went a man down but we didn’t stop believing. It was great to have Famara back - he did well with some balls when we had a man less. And that’s the kind of character we’re bringing to the squad. It’s a brilliant season so far and we’ve had a lift from having the other guys returning from injury.

Lee Johnson chats with Joe Bryan after the win over QPR last weekend

14:45Dan Newman

LJ on Engvall's future

I’m fine with Gustav. I see glimpses of quality from him. I wouldn’t want to sell him; there have been loan offers. If he was one of our Academy players we’d be shouting from the rooftops but it’s a case of where a fee has put pressure on him. It’s up to Gus.”

Gustav Engvall

14:45

Korey Smith talking

We appreciate the fans clapping us off after the QPR win. We need to keep this feeling going. It’s a building process - we got promoted and we had to learn. We’ve had a lot of young players who had to learn. As long as we keep doing the basics then we’ll keep moving forward.

14:45KEY EVENT

Matty Taylor possible exit - full story

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson has said there is a slim possibility that the former Rovers forward could leave on loan before the deadline.

Lee Johnson on Bolton

It was a difficult game at home. They were down to 10 men in the first half but we struggled to break them down. It’s been a tough challenge for them given their summer but five wins in six shows how difficult it will be for us.

14:16

LJ on Matty Taylor

There have been opportunities for Matty Taylor to go out on loan and I’ve asked him if he wants to go out. He hasn’t had enough football this year - we’ll decide in the next 24 hours. 80% chance he’ll stay. He needs a hernia operation too possibly. But he remains part of my long term plans.

14:15

LJ on transfers

We’ve spoken about younger players going out. There’s a couple that we need to trim the squad, a couple to go and make careers for themselves. But all is calm and steady [regarding big transfers].

Lois Diony on his Bristol City debut

14:14

LJ on another centre-back?

I don’t really want to bring in another player to the group. But Aden Baldwin has been training for the last few weeks. He’s ready. Ready enough for Zak to go. Korey could fill in.

Roberto Pereyra of Watford takes on Zak Vyner of Bristol City

14:13

Lee Johnson speaking

I’m disappointed with the Nathan Baker appeal. Obviously the appeal process is there but it hasn’t gone our way. It’s like the Bailey Wright one which is another that didn’t go our way. It wasn’t a two footed challenge. It is what it is, so we move on.

14:02Aidan McCartney

Matty Taylor to Shrewsbury? Seems not

We can’t see the forward leaving, but it appears there have been rumours about a move to League One.

14:01Dan Newman

Bristol City press conference set to get underway...

...lots of updates to come from Ashton Gate.

Stay poised!

Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson (Image: Robbie Stephenson/JMP)

13:46Dan Newman

Statement on Jordan Hugill

Bristol City were credited with having interest in the striker some weeks ago but they’ve since signed Lois Diony.

The likes of Leeds, Reading and Crystal Palace were all reportedly keen on signing him, and some price tags of around £8m were flying around earlier today.

His club Preston have since released the following statement about the striker.

Despite wholly inaccurate reports in a national newspaper this morning, we have not agreed any transfer fee with any club for Jordan Hugill.

Jordan remains a contracted player to Preston North End Football Club.”

Jordan Hugill

13:26KEY EVENT

Nathan Baker banned for three matches

Nathan Baker will serve a three-match ban after an appeal from Bristol City following the defender’s sending off against QPR was rejected by the FA.

The central defender was shown a straight red card for a tackle on Josh Scowen during Saturday’s win for City over QPR at Ashton Gate.